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1950s Coronation Park and Recreation Ground opens at Beamish Museum!
May 27th 2022
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has opened Coronation Park and Recreation Ground in its 1950s Town today (Friday, 27th May 2022) to begin a week of celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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1950s Jubilee Celebrations at Beamish this May Half Term
May 20th 2022
Beamish Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with music, crown-making, football skills and other Jubilee-themed fun.
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Beamish Bags Best Shop Award
May 12th 2022
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is delighted to have picked up an award at the national Museums + Heritage Awards.
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Beamish Museum Features in Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad
April 7th 2022
We were thrilled to welcome Countryfile presenter, Matt Baker to Beamish Museum for the filming of his new show, Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad.
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Beamish’s 1950s electrical shop to inspire future engineers thanks to Reece Foundation
April 1st 2022
Beamish’s 1950s electrical shop to inspire future engineers thanks to Reece Foundation
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Farm opening at Beamish after being moved stone by stone
March 14th 2022
A farm that has been moved stone by stone and rebuilt at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will open its doors to visitors this weekend (Saturday, 19th March).
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Beamish's 1950s Terrace Now Open!
February 22nd 2022
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has opened its 1950s terrace! Visitors can enjoy a week of celebrations this February Half Term, 19th to 27th February 2022.
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1950s Terrace Opening Soon!
February 7th 2022
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will open its 1950s terrace with a week of celebrations this February Half Term, 19th to 27th February 2022
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Sir James Knott Trust’s £150,000 funding for Beamish’s Georgian developments
February 1st 2022
The funding from the Sir James Knott Trust will allow existing buildings from the late 18th century and early 19th century to be brought back into use in the museum’s stunning Georgian landscape. Visitors will be able to discover early cottage industries at the pottery and blacksmith’s workshop. People will be able to stay overnight at the museum in period-style self-catering cottages, these buildings are original to the site.
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Beamish thanks Nexus engineers for Tramway help
December 16th 2021
Around 20 Nexus employees spent the day using specialist equipment to carry out routine inspections on overhead lines on Beamish’s 1.5-mile Tramway, which is used by the museum’s fleet of trams to transport visitors.
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Update from Beamish Museum
December 2nd 2021
The Board, in line with their duties as trustees of the museum, reported a serious incident to the police last year. The police have investigated the matter and concluded that no further action is to be taken.
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Beamish Museum Inviting Nominations for a Random Act of Kindness
November 28th 2021
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is spreading the joy this Christmas season by offering the chance for one lucky person or family in the North East to win a fantastic festive gift.
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